Direct Support Professional - Pool

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and mental health services

Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Generous time-off

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Pennsylvania is looking for a Direct Support Professional-Casual Pool. This entry-level role focuses on following health and safety protocols while supporting individuals in residential and group home settings. The position emphasizes communication with team members and families.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, a driver's license, and preferably some experience with developmental disabilities. Benefits include medical and dental services, student loan assistance, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of GED or high school diploma.
• Driver's license is required.
• Preferred previous experience with individuals who have developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety protocols outlined in individual’s Individual Service Plan.
• Engage positively with individuals and supervise their activities.
• Assist with service note reviews and conduct observations.

Skills

Relationship Builder

Safety

Environmental Management

Daily Living Activities Skills

Family Engagement

Shift Supervision

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Position Overview

Title: Direct Support Professional- Casual Pool

Rate: $18/hour

Schedule: C Casual employees are to be available to work a minimum of 25 hours per month (either 8 hour or 12.5-hour shifts)

Location: Greater Pittsburgh Area

Job Summary

This entry‑level role is based in residential and group home settings. The primary responsibility is to follow all health and safety protocols outlined in each individual’s Individual Service Plan (ISP) while adhering to department policies and state regulations. The role requires consistent communication and follow‑up with team members, including families, medical professionals, support coordinators, behavior consultants, and other staff.

Essential Professional Skills

• Relationship Builder – Engage positively with individuals, regardless of behavior.
• Safety – Provide and maintain a safe environment; supervise, follow rules and routines, and document incidents.
• Environmental Manager – Keep the environment clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing.
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Skills – Teach and assist with room cleaning, chores, laundry, and personal hygiene.
• Family Engagement and Driven Care – Demonstrate commitment to family engagement and individual‑driven care principles.
• Shift Supervision – After training, supervise shifts, plan activities, and complete accurate documentation.
• Other duties – Assist clinicians with service note reviews, conduct observations, provide training feedback, and mentor as needed.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma.
• Previous experience with individuals who have developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders preferred (not required).
  
• Driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements

This role requires regular walking and standing throughout the day, occasional sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, running, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Frequent verbal and written communication is required. Candidates must be free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or controlled substances. CPR, First Aid, and behavior management intervention knowledge and physical ability are required.

What Devereux Offers You

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services (including telemedicine).
• Student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time‑off (start accruing immediately), 403(b) retirement plan with matching, and voluntary employee‑paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance and work‑life balance program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening is required. We are an equal opportunity employer. The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement.